Miles Arbour

Teased earlier this year, the steel Salsa Fargo 32 is finally available to purchase directly from Salsa or your local bike shop. Learn more about the new Fargo 32 and the other 32-inch components Salsa is stocking here…

We compiled data from over 40 submissions for the Rigs of the 2024 Colorado Trail Race to gain insights into the bikes and equipment featured in this year’s event. In this mini stats analysis, we examine the bike types, gearing, and bag styles riders are using. Find it here…

In Eric Olsen’s latest video, he sits down with friend Evan Walker to talk about the homemade 32-inch suspension fork he made by extending two Fox 34 forks with carbon fiber. Learn more about this fascinating project here…

The 2026 Colorado Trail Race follows a challenging 514-mile route winding through the Rocky Mountains between Denver and Durango. Riders in this year’s grand depart are set to take off early Sunday morning, and with their help, we gathered details on more than 40 loaded rigs tackling the trail. Explore the full gallery here…

For our latest Collective Reward, we teamed up with Fizik to give two site supporters a pair of Ergolace Flat 2 shoes, which were recently redesigned from the ground up. Find the details here…

After teasing a rear-opening rack-top bag earlier this summer, Rogue Panda went back to the drawing board and returned with a clever harness-style system with a tapered dry bag and dropper-friendly design. Find Miles’s first look after testing the new Elden Rack-Top Harness on a week-long bikepacking trip here…

The new Durston X-Dome Pro 1+ features Dyneema construction and a double-wall design. Weighing just 780 grams, Durston claims it’s the lightest in its class. Learn more here…

Designed for marathon mountain bike racing and skirting the drop-bar ban at the Leadville 100, the 5DEV Shredville Mounts allow riders to integrate road-style brake hoods onto a mountain bike handlebar. Do they solve a real problem or one that doesn’t exist? We’re not exactly sure. See more here…

Alex Schultz was the first rider to finish the 670-mile Oregon Timber Trail race over the weekend, completing the grueling route in 6 days, 12 hours, and 44 minutes. Find a short written reflection and a few photos from his ride here…

The new Revelate Designs Underpackers are a bolt-free, minimalist cargo solution for carbon and aluminum frames with wide, flat-bottomed downtubes. Take a closer look here…

After testing the original version of San Util’s Mini Panniers for over a year, Miles got his hands on an updated version that addresses some of the issues he uncovered. The San Util Mini Panniers V2 have an external stretch pocket, a simplified attachment system, and optional waterproof taped seams. Following several months of riding, dig into Miles’s review here…

The new Bearpath Kanawaru Clipless sandals blend an open-toe adventure sandal with a two-bolt clipless outsole, creating a unique combination they say is ideal for commuters and weekend adventurers alike. Learn more here…